Living in Marlborough, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marlborough · Census data 2020–2024
Marlborough has 2,207 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $69,032 (30% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $267,200, the median rent is $1,133/month.
Marlborough at a glance
- Population
- 2,207
- Median age
- 46State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $69,032State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $267,200State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,133/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Marlborough a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Marlborough
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marlborough the median home value is $267,200, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,133 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,977 a month in housing costs.
Marlborough median household income
The median household income in Marlborough is $69,032 and the income per person is $39,332. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Marlborough: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,055
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.28
Marlborough demographics
- Population
- 2,207
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 966
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marlborough ›
Education in Marlborough
39.5% of adults 25 and older in Marlborough have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marlborough
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87%
Marlborough vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | 2,207 | $69,032 | $267,200 | $1,133 |
| Troy | 2,005 | $88,871 | $266,600 | $1,024 |
| Roxbury | 299 | $69,226 | $323,100 | — |
| Dublin | 1,688 | $104,659 | $430,500 | $1,325 |
| Swanzey | 7,398 | $81,595 | $259,200 | $1,508 |
| Harrisville | 885 | $103,036 | $430,500 | $1,611 |
| Jaffrey | 5,448 | $92,330 | $245,500 | $962 |
| West Swanzey | 1,188 | $47,090 | $193,400 | $1,645 |
| Keene | 22,939 | $78,445 | $252,500 | $1,342 |
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What is the median household income in Marlborough, NH?
The median household income in Marlborough is $69,032, 30% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Marlborough?
The median home value in Marlborough is $267,200, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Marlborough?
The median gross rent in Marlborough is $1,133 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is Marlborough, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.4%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Marlborough?
The median age in Marlborough is 46 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Marlborough?
The average commute to work in Marlborough is 21 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marlborough?
The unemployment rate in Marlborough is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marlborough?
39.5% of adults in Marlborough have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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